"Yes, I will!"
Since the Emperor had made a decision, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui wouldn't reject.
Then, he immediately wrote the imperial edict and showed it to Wang Gui, then used the seal.
This was the imperial decree issued by the Emperor. After the seal was used, it was immediately handed over to the decree officer, who was protected by the Thousand-Bull Guards, and went to Youzhou to deliver the decree.
…….
After leaving Hanyuan Palace, Zhangsun Wuji slowed down his pace. After Fang Xuanling and the others left, he immediately turned around and followed a eunuch who was waiting nearby to the Eastern Palace.
"What is it? Uncle, are you saying that Sixth Brother has taken the position of Governor of Youzhou?”After Crown Prince Li Chengqian heard Zhangsun Wuji's words, his expression changed drastically.
"Yes, Uncle didn't expect it either.”Zhangsun Wuji took a sip of tea, shook his head, and sighed.
" Governor of Youzhou, Governor of Youzhou, that's hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers. How could Father dare? How could he be at ease? Isn't he afraid…"
"Shut up!"
Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, Zhangsun Wuji immediately shouted, stopping him from continuing.
Li Chengqian, who was stopped, also reacted and shivered.
He had almost said the thing that his father hated the most!
" Gao Ming, don't worry. You're still the Crown Prince. Uncle will support you, and…"
"Crown Prince?" "Uncle, I know you support me, but what about Green Sparrow?" Li Chengqian shook his head and smiled bitterly. Now, his Wei Manor was full of guests, and many people in the court were on his side.”
"At that time, if it's the green sparrow, will you still support me, uncle?”
"Yes!" Zhangsun Wuji answered straightforwardly, but he knew in his heart that he was lying.
In reality, the Zhangsun Clan had also placed a bet on the King of Wei.
Compared to the kinship between nephew and uncle, what he valued more was the interests of the Zhangsun Clan and the continuation of the clan.
Since he was destined to be involved in the fight for the throne, Zhangsun Wuji naturally would not just bet on the Crown Prince. He had already made arrangements for the King of Wei and the King of Jin.
Of course, as long as the Eastern Palace did not fall, he would always support Li Chengqian on the surface.
However, looking at His Majesty's actions in recent years, it seemed that he had the intention to nurture the princes.
Therefore, it was really uncertain who would sit on the throne in the future.
Moreover, there was another problem, and that was that Li Chengqian's talent was limited. Although he had broken through to the Xiantian realm, he had only just broken through.
King Qi, King Wei, and the others had already reached the Connate Blood Solidification Realm more than a year ago.
Therefore, in terms of lifespan, Crown Prince Li Chengqian might not be able to survive the Emperor.
It was precisely because of this that the Zhangsun Clan had placed their bets on Li Tai and Li Zhi at the same time.
"Uncle, thank you."
Hearing Zhangsun Wuji's affirmative reply, Li Chengqian was extremely touched.
How could Li Chengqian not know his own disadvantage?
Take Li Ke and his brothers for example. According to the information they received, many of their subordinates had already joined the Marrow Cleansing realm. However, as the Crown Prince, the number of guests that came to his door was extremely limited.
There were only a few big kittens.
Sometimes, he also thought that if the Eastern Palace was not so close to the Inner Palace, perhaps he, as the Crown Prince, would be able to get more experts to rely on.
The Eastern Palace might sound glorious, but it was actually like a massive cage.
As for his sixth brother at the border, Li Chengqian subconsciously neglected the strength of his subordinates.
It wasn't that he didn't want to compete, but that he couldn't!
"Alright, Gao Ming, don't think too much. You're in the palace, so it's not convenient for you to recruit talents. But don't worry, I'll do my best.”
"Thank you, Uncle!"
"I came here to tell you. That's all for now. Uncle still has something to do at the yamen, so I'll be leaving first.”
"Alright, Gao Ming will send Uncle off."
"No need. Your Highness, please wait!"
With that, Zhangsun Wuji cupped his hands and left.
After Zhangsun Wuji left, the panic and gratitude on Li Chengqian's face disappeared.
A eunuch quietly arrived and stood behind Li Chengqian.
"Your Highness."
"How's the situation in the outer court?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Currently, there are already twenty Connate Blood Solidification realm experts and one more Connate Marrow Cleansing realm expert. There are a total of four people.”
"Sigh, we still don't have enough manpower." Li Chengqian shook his head.
"Your Highness, the Mount Shu spiritual sect came looking for you. If Your Highness doesn't reject them, we should have enough people by now.”the eunuch said softly.
"You don't understand." Li Chengqian shook his head,"Mount Shu is too powerful. I can't suppress them." Moreover, they wanted too much, but they only paid Yang God Realm cultivators at most.”
"Although these spirit cultivators have treacherous methods, they won't be of much use against the imperial court's army.”
"If it was a sword cultivator, perhaps I would consider it carefully.”
"Oh right, what about Kind Boathouse? Any reply?" Li Chengqian asked.
"Yes, their condition is to let the saintess become the crown princess.”The eunuch lowered his head and answered honestly.
"Crown Princess Consort?" Li Chengqian frowned.
The Crown Princess was the future Empress. She was also blessed by the fate of the country and had a revered status.
The Kind Boathouse was only a first-rank sect, even though it was backed by the Holy Land of Emei. However, the relationship between the two parties was not deep.
Moreover, he had to consider the purpose of the Mercy Boathouse in making the Saintess the Crown Princess.
Secondly, marrying a woman from a sect and becoming the Crown Prince's wife, not to mention whether he was willing or not, even his father and mother would not be able to get away easily.
Therefore, the one he liked the most was not the Saintess of the Mercy Boathouse, who was said to be a national beauty. She was the daughter of the Duke of Lu, Junji.
If he could marry Hou Junji's daughter, he would gain the absolute support of a Great General.
He was one step ahead of the other princes.
After all, although these princes had the support of the ministers and the aristocratic families behind them, the military had never been able to interfere.
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian shook his head and said,""I won't reply for the time being. We'll talk about it after I enter the palace.”
"Here."
……
In Hanyuan Palace, Li Shiming looked at Li Chengqian who was standing solemnly below and asked,"You've seen Hou Junji's daughter?”
"Yes, Imperial Father. We met once at the Shangyuan Poetry Competition last year. Your son is deeply in love with him and hopes that Imperial Father will grant his wish.”
“…….”Li Shi Min was silent. After a few breaths, he said,"Alright, this zhen will tell your mother about this matter and ask her to ask the wife of the Duke of Lu for her opinion.”
"If the Duke of Lu and his wife have no objections, Zhen will allow this.”
"Your son thanks Imperial Father for your help!"
"Get up."
Looking at Li Chengqian's happy expression, Li Shiming looked at the memorial and said,"In two days, you will also go to Shangshu Province to work and learn how to govern the country from Minister Fang.”
"Ah?" Li Chengqian did not react for a moment.
"What's wrong? Are you unwilling?"
"No, no, no. Father, your son is willing, willing.”The smile on Li Chengqian's face grew wider.
"Then you may leave. When you arrive at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, don't put on airs as the Crown Prince. Whatever the position is, you must respect your superiors, especially the Prime Minister.”
"Yes, your son obeys."
"Okay, go ahead."
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